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国華 (こっか, kokka) Japanese meaning: national pride | Kotomora

国こっ華か

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Meanings

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national pride

Refers to the pride or glory of a nation; somewhat formal and often used in patriotic or historical contexts.

国こっ華かを守まもるために戦たたかった。
They fought to protect the nation's pride.

Kanji

国country
華splendor, flower, petal

Related words

国こく威い
国威 emphasizes national prestige or dignity, often in international contexts, while 国華 focuses more on the intrinsic glory or pride of the nation.

Etymology

Compound of 国 (country) and 華 (flower, splendor), literally 'national splendor'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of national pride.